Women & Gender Studies Minor/BIS

Program Overview

The Women & Gender Studies Minor at Weber State University is an interdisciplinary program that explores the formation of gender and its intersections with power relations. Through required courses and electives from various disciplines, students gain perspectives on gender in a transnational context. The program prepares graduates for careers in fields such as education, social work, and non-profit organizations.

Program Outline

Outline:

The Women & Gender Studies Minor at Weber State University is an interdisciplinary program that offers perspectives on the formation of gender and its intersections with other relations of power. The program addresses questions within the context of a transnational world and from various disciplines, including history, literature, sociology, communication, psychology, criminal justice, social work, political sciences, and cultural studies.

Courses:

Required Courses (12 credit hours):

• WGS 1500 SS/EDI - Introduction to Women, Gender, and Queer Studies (3 credits)
• WGS 2500 SS/EDI/GLB - Human Rights in the World (3 credits)
• WGS 3050 - Introduction to Feminist Theories 1700 – Present (3 credits)
• WGS 4150 - Research Methodologies (3 credits) or WGS 4250 INT - Community-Based Research/Internship (3 credits)

Electives (6 credit hours):

Students choose 6 credit hours of electives in consultation with the Women and Gender Studies Coordinator. Electives may include up to 3 credit hours of Directed Readings.

Electives Options:

• COMM 3090 - Gender and Communication (3 credits)
• ENGL 2710 HU/EDI - Perspectives on Women’s Literature (3 credits)
• SPAN 3670 - Literature Authors (3 credits)
• GERT 3320 - Ethnicity and Older Women in the American Society (3 credits)
• HIST 3070 - Women in American History: 1600 to Present (3 credits)
• PSY 2370 - Psychology of Women and Gender (3 credits)
• PSY 3100 - Psychology of Diversity (3 credits)
• WGS 4170 - Gender, Power, and Global Politics (3 credits)
• SOC 2370 - Sociology of Gender (3 credits)
• WGS 2900 - Topics in Women’s Studies (1-3 credits)
• WGS 4900 - Topics in Women’s Studies (1-3 credits)
• WGS 4830 - Directed Readings (1-3 credits)

Assessment:

A grade of "C" or better is required for all courses used toward the minor (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable).

Teaching:

The program is taught by faculty from various disciplines, including history, literature, sociology, communication, psychology, criminal justice, social work, political sciences, and cultural studies.

Careers:

The program prepares students for careers in various fields, including education, social work, counseling, public policy, and non-profit organizations.